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Why does Peter want musicians to play "Heart Ease" after he finds out that Juliet is dead

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In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Peter-- the Capulet servant-- wanted the musicians to play a happy tune because he wanted to ease his sorrowful heart. However, the musicians refused because playing a happy tune would be inappropriate.
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